What is this Crazy Little Thing Gonna Be?

I’m Sam — a boy mom of three, a spreadsheet-loving, color-coding organista, and a former introvert who's realized she actually enjoys the company of people and the community I've found myself lovingly surrounded by. I'm of the trial-and-error mindset and I'm currently figuring out how to build a stable, intentional life after some big life pivots.

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I wanted this site to be a space where I can share how I make sense of:

• money without shame or hustle culture

• systems that keep a busy house running

• travel that’s strategic, not extravagant

• motherhood in real time

• doing hard things before I feel ready

 

I wanted this to be a space to share lessons learned; ones that I learned in a newly formed community that has lifted me up, that has allowed me to rediscover myself, that has allowed me to be vulnerable and feel safe to do so, and importantly, one where I've found women supporting women and truly sharing life in all its motherly, beautifully ugly and real ways. 

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I wanted this to be a space that reflects me - one that I don't have the words to fully describe yet (I'm gonna write like I talk and maybe even record y'all some lovely messages) - but that has the old school vibes of MySpace (playlist included), AOL IM away messages; the authenticity of a nearing 40 y.o. mom who now loves her body and all the things it's accomplished, how it's changing, and what it will become; a person who wants to be fully present in her surroundings and relationships; and a girlie who loves deal seeking, getting the most bang for her buck, and sticking it to the man. Oh yeah, and a chicka who loves to toss around a good cuss word or four!

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All that to say, I don’t have it all together. I don't know it all. And I'm finally comfortable to say that - even when I'm fully in the discomfort of learning, not feeling super confident, and kinda feeling like an imposter in this life I'm creating. 

However, boy, do I have processes in place to pull all this together. I love me some systems to streamline my life and max out efficiency. 

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What to Read First

If you like structure and systems:
👉 Start with Systems That Save

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If you’re here for meals and grocery strategies:
👉 Go to the Grocery Grind

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If you want the honest life updates:
👉 Read the latest post

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If you’re planning travel with a budget brain:
👉 Head to Travel Tips

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What You’ll Get If You Stick Around

• at least one post a week, let me get my shit together, and there'll be more!

• real numbers when they matter - money savings or travel hacks

• strategies for how I tackle the week and life

• occasional chaos, always context

• random shares when the fancy strikies

 

No perfection, just progress!

 

I'm so excited to have you join this journey, and I hope you find a piece that connects with you and where you're at in this crazy little thing called life.

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So many hugs,

Sam